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Imaging of genitourinary trauma
Parvati Ramchandani1, Philip Michael Buckler
1Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, 19104, USA. ramchanp@uphs.upenn.edu
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|May 22, 2009
Summary
Radiologic imaging is vital for diagnosing and managing genitourinary injuries from abdominal trauma. This review details common injuries to aid healthcare providers in prompt recognition and effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Trauma Surgery
- Urology
Background:
- Abdominal trauma, both blunt and penetrating, frequently affects genitourinary organs.
- Accurate diagnosis and management of these injuries are critical for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the spectrum of genitourinary injuries resulting from abdominal trauma.
- To aid in the rapid and accurate recognition of significant injuries.
Main Methods:
- Review of radiologic imaging findings in genitourinary trauma.
- Illustration of various injury patterns.
Main Results:
- Genitourinary tract injuries are common in patients with abdominal trauma.
- Imaging is essential for diagnosis and guiding management decisions.
Conclusions:
- Contrast-enhanced CT is the primary modality for evaluating upper and lower urinary tract trauma.
- Cystography and urethrography are valuable for assessing bladder and urethral injuries.
